AP CSP Digital Divide & Computing Bias

Last updated 5 months ago

15 questions

AP CSP Digital Divide & Computing Bias

Last updated 5 months ago

15 questions

Question 1

What is the primary factor contributing to the digital divide?

A) The number of social media platforms available

B) Variations in Internet access based on socioeconomic, geographic, and demographic characteristics

C) The presence of too many computing devices in urban areas

D) The number of government regulations on the Internet

Question 2

Which of the following statements best defines the digital divide?

A) The difference in how people use the Internet for socializing

B) The unequal access to computing devices and the Internet based on various characteristics

C) The preference for digital communication over face-to-face interactions

D) The varying levels of knowledge about how computers work

Question 3

Which of the following groups is most likely to be affected by the digital divide?

A) People living in rural areas with limited infrastructure

B) Urban residents with high-income jobs

C) Government officials with unlimited access to technology

D) Students with high-speed Internet at home

Question 4

How can governments help reduce the digital divide?

A) By making Internet access more expensive

B) By limiting technology in urban areas

C) By investing in infrastructure and providing affordable Internet access

D) By banning certain websites

Question 5

What is one unintended consequence of computing innovations in relation to the digital divide?

A) Everyone gets equal access to the latest technology

B) The number of Internet users worldwide decreases

C) The price of computing devices decreases significantly

D) Certain groups or individuals may have limited or no access to technology

Question 6

How does the digital divide impact global economies?

A) It helps all countries grow at the same rate

B) It has no effect on the economy

C) It limits the economic opportunities of those without access to technology

D) It makes all businesses operate more efficiently

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT a factor that affects the digital divide?

A) Geographic location

B) Socioeconomic status

C) Eye color

D) Government policies

Question 8

What role do organizations play in addressing the digital divide?

A) They can develop policies that restrict Internet access

B) They can remove all computers from schools

C) They can discourage the use of computers in education

D) They can create initiatives to provide technology and training to underserved communities

Question 9

What issue related to the digital divide is most concerning in education?

A) Students with better technology access perform better academically

B) Teachers are no longer needed in classrooms

C) Schools ban students from using the Internet

D) More students choose to study literature instead of computer science

Question 10

10.

How can individuals contribute to closing the digital divide?

A) By advocating for better access and teaching digital literacy skills

B) By limiting access to the Internet in public spaces

C) By ignoring the problem

D) By only using technology for personal entertainment

Question 11

11.

How can bias be introduced into computing innovations?

A) Only through direct manipulation by hackers

B) Through biases written into algorithms or biases in the data used

C) Only when AI systems become self-aware

D) When a program is used by too many people

Question 12

12.

How can bias in computing impact decision-making systems?

A) It ensures that all decisions are neutral and fair

B) It can lead to unfair or incorrect outcomes based on biased data

C) It only affects entertainment-based applications

D) It prevents companies from using artificial intelligence

Question 13

13.

At what stage of software development can bias be introduced?

A) Only in the initial planning phase

B) Only when writing the code

C) At any level of software development

D) Only when users interact with the final product

Question 14

14.

Which of the following is an example of bias in computing innovations?

A) A search engine showing results based on user preferences

B) A facial recognition system that performs worse on certain demographics

C) A GPS navigation system that provides accurate directions

D) A spell-checking program that corrects typos

Question 15

15.

A facial recognition system performs worse on certain demographics. What could be the possible reasons?